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All test equipment, test procedures, and testing techniques shall bespecified in the quality assurance plan and will require approval prior toexecution. Tests shall be conducted by the Contractor in accordance withthe approved Quality Assurance Plan. Field tests shall be witnessed by theContracting Officer. Contracting Officer shall be given at least [20][_____] calendar days notice prior to performing each test.Each test sheet shall have a sign-off blank for the Contractor as well asthe Contracting Officer. Deliver copies of the completed test forms andtest results as indicated.Sequential cable markings along the cable, prior to and after each end ofsplice point, shall be recorded on the sequential cable form and submittedfor approval.Submit test results on all installed fiber cabling before and after eachpre-connectorized cable assembly splice is completed.Contractor shall maintain an accurate test record during all field tests.3.15.1 Field Reel TestsPerform the following tests on FO media at the job site before it isremoved from the cable reel. For cables with factory installed pullingeyes, perform these tests at the factory and certified test results shallaccompany the media. Perform OTDR tests with media on reels and comparefactory and field test data.**************************************************************************NOTE: The purpose of this test is to assure theGovernment and the installation contractor that themedia was not damaged during shipment.**************************************************************************3.15.1.1 Reel Test ResultsProvide results of reel tests to the Contracting Officer at least [5][____]working days before installation is to commence. Results shall indicatereel number of the media, manufacturer, type and number of fiber tested,and recorded readings. When reel tests indicate that the media does notcomply with factory reel test results remove the media from the job siteand replace with compliant media.3.15.2 Final Acceptance TestsPerform end-to-end tests including power meter light source and OTDRtests. Perform OTDR measurements as required by TIA-568-C.1 and TIA-568-C.3.Test single mode fiber in accordance with TIA-526-7 (Optical Power Loss).Test multi mode fiber in accordance with TIA-526-14(Optical Power Loss).3.15.2.1 Test ResultsProvide results of final acceptance tests (attenuation tests, OTDR traces,etc.), to the Contracting Officer at least [5][_____] working days aftercompletion of tests.SECTION 27 13 23.00 40 Page 31